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Americans Look to Break Through at Indian Wells
The U.S. has lacked tennis prowess post-Sampras and Agassi, but a new generation hopes to change that in Indian Wells.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
- Palm Desert, CA
Peter worked for nearly five years as a television news producer in both the Wilmington, North Carolina and Palm Springs, California media markets. As a producer, Peter covered hurricanes, one of the heroes of the Fort Hood, Texas army shooting and many special events including the opening of the Sunnylands retreat center, Palm Springs International Film Festival and BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament.
Peter studied Journalism at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. and has an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management.
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LA Angels Have New Radio Home in the Valley
The LA Angels have a new look and a new radio home in the Coachella Valley.
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Double the Chances to Watch the World's Best
Most of top singles stars on the ATP World Tour will double up at Indian Wells.
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Watch Free Tennis During BNP Pre-Qualifiers
From fast-rising young stars to talented local players, you can watch tennis for free as players hope to earn a spot in the BNP Paribas Open Qualifying event.
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Bryan Brothers To Perform Music At BNP Paribas Open
The Bryan brothers band will kick off the fun at the 2012 BNP Paribas Open away from the main court.
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BNP Fans Will Miss Out on Watching Clijsters
Tennis fans will miss watching two-time BNP champion Kim Clijsters because of an injury.
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BNP Paribas Wants You to Rally And Recycle
Calling all tennis players: start saving used racquets and tennis balls.
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Food Truck Festival Worth the Trek to Palm Springs
Nearly 70 gourmet food trucks will roll into the Valley Saturday, so you better come with an appetite.
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Malibu Man Issued 66th and 67th Patents
A Malibu scientist in the field of laser technology is in rare group with his latest patents.
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Pepperdine Athletes Ready to Make Waves at London Olympics
Pepperdine will be well represented when athletes and coaches go for gold as the 2012 Olympics start in London Friday.
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Pepperdine Professor Finishes in World Top 10 at CrossFit Games
The CrossFit Games tests an athlete's true fitness with a series of challenges ranging from running and squats to climbing and odd object lifts.
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Pepperdine Loses Athletic Scholarships Due to Self-Reported NCAA Violations
After discovering various rule violations, Pepperdine Athletics will be on probation starting this fall.
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Malibu's Jordan Wilimovsky Just Misses U.S. Olympic Swim Finals
The Malibu High School graduate finished in the top 20 at the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials.
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Azarenka Reigns Over Indian Wells
The top two women's players met in a rematch of the Australian Open finals, which Azarenka also won handily.
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Wozniacki Faces Tough Task to Repeat
The likely tournament favorite when action begins on Wednesday is World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka.
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Aztecs Selected for CIF Division III State Tourney
The Palm Desert boys basketball team will play in the opening round of the CIF Division III State Championship.
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Aztecs Advance to Final Four
The Palm Desert boys basketball team advance to host a CIF Division III-AAA semifinal game Friday.
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Schools Face Tough Road in CIF Playoffs
The Aztec boys and girls basketball, girls water polo and girls soccer teams will all open the CIF playoffs at home.
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Palm Desert Schools Spilt DVL Soccer Titles
Palm Desert and Xavier Prep shared the Desert Valley League girl's soccer title.
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Broadcast Vet Joins KMIR as New GM
Craig Marrs is joining KMIR-KPSE in Palm Desert as its new vice president and general manager.
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